Morrison Foerster (Singapore)’s rapid emergence in recent years is illustrated by its exposure to big-ticket and complex engagements in multiple areas, notably in acquisition and leveraged finance, private equity-driven financings, real estate finance, subscription line financings and margin loans. The Singapore banking and finance team has also continued to make an impression in sustainability-linked loans and ESG performance-linked financings. It retains close links to major banks and borrowers, including financial investors. Yemi Tépé (‘understands client demands and consistently delivers’) continues to win praise from the market, leading the team in multiple high-quality matters across Asia Pacific, particularly in Singapore, Malaysia, Greater China and Japan. Charlyn Lim is a well established associate. Hong Cheong Wong departed the firm at the beginning of 2025.
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Testimonials
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‘This team tailors advice to its client's needs, thinking from different perspectives while being cost effective.’
‘Very knowledgeable and professional individuals. Willing to make themselves available despite multiple time zones.’
‘Yemi Tépé leads a deep bench of lawyers with broad experience across a wide range of finance transactions. The team combines technical expertise with a highly commercial approach and they are an impressive outfit capable of handling complex transactions to challenging timeframes.’
‘Yemi Tépé understands client demands and consistently delivers, combining technical proficiency and knowledge with a commercial approach.'
- ‘The banking team, helmed by Yemi Tépé, is able to navigate all transactions with ease and proficiency. Makes it easy for you to work with them as you trust them wholeheartedly.’
- ‘Yemi Tépé is undoubtedly a leader in this field. She has the complete trust of the clients as she is top in her class. Counterparties also respect her for her depth of knowledge.’
Key clients
- Ascendent Capital Partners
- GLP
Work highlights
Represented Ascendent Capital Partners in connection with its acquisition of Hollysys Automation Technologies, including the acquisition financing aspects.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Yemi Tépé
Other key lawyers
Charlyn Lim